Gladiator News
Important Dates
May 26
Superhero 5k Walk/Run
May 27
Spring Concert 1700 in the MPR
May 29
SHAPE Holiday - No school for students
May 30
ALL books are dueÂ
June 2
Middle School Awards Program
June 2 (6th and 7th) / June 4 Â (8th)
Student Chromebook / Sleeve / Power Adapter --- Check In
June 10
8th grade Crossover
Locker Clean-out
June 11
Field Day / Last day of School
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Questions
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To let us know if your child will be absent or if you have any other attendance-related issues/questions, please email the office staff at amanda.casey@dodea.eduÂ
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Principal’s Message – End of May
Dear SHAPE American Middle School Community,
As we approach the end of May, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve shared this school year. With just a few weeks remaining, there’s a sense of excitement in the air as we prepare to celebrate our students’ accomplishments and look ahead to the summer break.
May has been a month full of energy, learning, and growth. From classroom projects and assessments to school events, our students have continued to demonstrate curiosity, resilience, and a strong sense of community. I am so proud of the hard work and dedication they’ve shown.
As we move into the final stretch of the school year, we are focused on finishing strong. Our teachers and staff are committed to supporting students through these last weeks, ensuring they feel confident and prepared for the transition ahead—whether that’s moving up a grade level or preparing for high school.
We also look forward to celebrating our students’ achievements through end-of-year activities, award ceremonies, and special events. These moments are a wonderful way to recognize their efforts and reflect on the growth we’ve seen throughout the year.
To our families, thank you for your continued partnership and support. Your involvement has been essential to our success, and we are grateful for the strong home-school connection that defines our SHAPE American Middle School community.
Let’s finish the year with pride, positivity, and the Gladiator spirit!
Warm regards,
Dr. Gloria Hajat
Principal, SHAPE American Middle School
Reminders
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- Early Release at 15:05 every WednesdayÂ
- Reminder to check Aspen grades often to stay on top of assignments.Â
- RE-REGISTRATION IS NOW OPENÂ
- Order Your Yearbook now!Â
- PCSing? Let us know ASAP! Contact our registrar at amanda.casey@dodea.edu Â
- We want to hear from you, give us your feedback on how we are doing and how to improve.
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Featured News
Upcoming Events
Activities
💜 Celebrating Purple Up Day at SAMS!💜
🎉 Congratulations to the 28 newly inducted students to the SHAPE American Middle School NJHS Chapter! 🎉
SAMS 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Digital Citizenship Lessons
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School Procedures
DoDEA School Dress Code
Students MUST wear:
- Tops with sleeves (sleeveless tops/dresses are permitted for school sponsored formal events such as prom)
- Solid clothing (not transparent or translucent) that fully covers the top and bottom from armpit to mid-thigh
- Shoes (shoes must be safe for the school environment)
- Bedroom slippers shall not be worn, except for school activities approved by the principal
- Open toe shoes with a strap across the heel are allowed
Students CANNOT wear clothing with:
- Language or images promoting violence
- Language or images that depict, promote, or advocate the illegal use or sale of drugs, alcohol or tobacco products; violent conduct; curse words; pornography; that contain threats or expressions which are violent, discriminatory, lewd or obscene; or that advocate or promote any other illegal item or activity or the use of same
- Derogatory speech and/or imagery that targets groups based on race/color, ethnicity/national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Headgear that obscures the face (except as a religious observance or health purpose); clothing items with hoods attached can be worn but must not cover the head
* Teachers/courses can require certain attire as part of the curriculum (for example: physical education, culinary) that may include specific dress
* DoDEA issued athletic uniforms and athletic practice attire outside of the DoDEA school dress code is permitted when worn by participants during athletic practices and sports events
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School Administrators
Contacts
| Name | Position Details | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda Casey | Registrar |
We’re excited to share that DoDEA has won the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) Publications and Digital Media Excellence Award – Website Award of Merit for our School Newsletters Project! This NSPRA award honors outstanding school communication efforts that help connect schools with their communities. This wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication of our amazing school webmasters. Thank you for keeping families connected with your hard work and heart!
